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  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Shirley conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Shirley regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Shirley home moves can be made a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 No matter what any other companies say it could be important to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shirley since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shirley

I can't travel far from Shirley. Is there a reason why all Shirley conveyancers aren't included on all bank panels?

Mortgage Companies ordinarily impose restrictions on either the type or the number of conveyancing practices on their approved list of lawyers. A common example of such criteria being that a practice must have at least two partners. In addition to restricting the structure of firm, some building societies made a decision to reduce the number of practices they allow to represent them. You should note that banks have no responsibility for the quality of service given by any Shirley conveyancer on their approved list. Property fraud was the primary trigger for the culling of conveyancing panels a few years ago notwithstanding that there are differing opinions concerning the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics via the Land Registry reveal that thousands of conveyancing firms only transact a couple of conveyances annually. Those advocating conveyancing panel consolidation question why law firms deserve any entitlement to be listed on a conveyancing panel when clearly conveyancing is not their primary expertise?

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list law firms on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Shirley?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

We are aiming to move house in December. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Shirley. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from your estate agent but this can only happen once the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. You should tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in Shirley or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Shirley.

We are buying a end of terrace house in Shirley. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to see if these works are prohibited?

Your property lawyer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Shirley will sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain changes or need the consent of a 3rd party. Many works call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Principality are being a right pain. The Shirley solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Principality are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am buying a new build flat in Shirley. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shirley

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Is it simple use your search app to find a conveyancing lawyer in Shirley on the panel for my lender?

First pick a lender such as Barclays , Leeds Building Society or Nottingham Building Society then choose your preferred area for instance Shirley. Conveyancing firms in Shirley and beyond should be identified.

Looking forward to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Shirley. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Shirley should include some of the following:

    Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the flat, or working from home Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? What options are open to you if an adjoining owner breaches a clause of their lease? You need to be advised what counts as a Nuisance in the lease Ground rent - what is due and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Shirley please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Shirley.

I am the proprietor of a a ground floor purpose built flat in Shirley. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Shirley conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Shirley residence is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case was in relation to 4 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 98 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shirley

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shirley specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Allen Barfields, Gainsford House, 115 Station Road, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0PX
  • Edridges & Drummonds, Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JJ
  • Anne Cuthbert Solicitors, 55 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6PQ
  • Deton Solicitors, 28 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, London, SE25 4PF
  • Haider Kennedy Legal Services Ltd, 25 Station Road, London, SE25 5AH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shirley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shirley practicing in commercial conveyancing in Shirley. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Allen Barfields, Gainsford House, 115 Station Road, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0PX
  • Edridges & Drummonds, Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JJ
  • Anne Cuthbert Solicitors, 55 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6PQ
  • Ormerods, 45 Friends Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ED
  • Gordon Gray, 133 Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LH

Planning law solicitors in Shirley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shirley with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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